Google updates AI search to include quotes from Reddit and other sources

While citing web forums and discussion boards can help users find answers to more niche queries, this design choice could also prove chaotic.

Khosla-backed robotics startup Genesis AI has gone full stack, demo shows

Genesis AI, a startup that raised a $105 million seed round to build foundational AI for robotics, has unveiled its first model, GENE-26.5, but also a demo showcasing a set of robotic hands performing complex tasks.

Tinder owner Match Group is slowing hiring to pay for its increased use of AI tools

Match Group said that it’s slowing its hiring plans for the rest of the year because AI tools “cost a lot of money.”

Apple to pay $250M to settle lawsuit over Siri’s delayed AI features

Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit for overpromising the arrival of Siri’s AI features.

OpenAI releases GPT-5.5 Instant, a new default model for ChatGPT

The company said the model reduces hallucination in sensitive areas such as law, medicine, and finance, while maintaining the low latency of its predecessor.

PayPal says it’s ‘becoming a technology company again’ — that means AI

PayPal is pitching an AI-led turnaround, tying automation and restructuring to $1.5 billion in savings as it cuts jobs and works to modernize its tech stack.

Etsy launches its app within ChatGPT as it continues its AI push

Etsy’s new native app within ChatGPT aims to be a conversational shopping experience for users.

Meta will use AI to analyze height and bone structure to identify if users are underage

The visual analysis system is now operating in select countries, but Meta says it’s working toward a broader rollout.

ElevenLabs lists BlackRock, Jamie Foxx, and Eva Longoria as new investors

ElevenLabs reveals new investors, hits $500M ARR, and expands enterprise footprint as voice AI becomes a critical interface.

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